Micro Managing to the Extreme - Support Hero BambooHR Employee Review

2.0
Feb 21, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are great and the only reason I stay.

Cons

First off, the support role is the hardest job I have ever worked. I grind for 7+ hours a day just to meet expectations. The management team (well a few managers) are so extreme when it comes to micromanaging that I am scared to go to the restroom. If they notice I have been on a break for more than 5 minutes I gets a slack asking what I am doing, I don’t feel trusted and that is so frustrating given that I have never given them a reason not to trust me and assume the best. If you are applying and get stuck with KM or KS I am so sorry! Also, if you plan on “growing” into a different role you are going to need to be exceeding expectations (125-150%).

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BambooHR Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate hearing from our employees about their experiences, and we take all comments seriously as opportunities to improve. We're sorry to hear you felt micromanaged as an employee. Micromanagement is undoubtedly frustrating and detrimental to productivity and morale. It's important for us to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to take ownership of their work and contribute meaningfully to our goals. In light of your feedback, we're commited to evaluating our management practices to ensure they align with our values of openness, collaboration, and leading from where you are. We believe in fostering an environment where our team members have the freedom to innovate, make decisions, and grow professionally. We encourage you to reach out to your manager of HRBP to discuss any specific instances of micromanagement you've encountered. Your insights are invaluable in helping us identify areas of improvement and implement further solutions. Thank you, again, for your feedback and helping us further our goal of creating a positive work environment where every team member feels valued and supported. Thanks, Anita, Head of HR

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